What do you assign to Mordor? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Thinlómien · 02-19-2008, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Aganzir

The climatic change. January was 4 degrees (celsius) warmer than average this year, and there has been practically no snow at all. And I have been thinking that the last few winters were somewhat warm! I want the proper winter back.

Seconded.

I could also assign disturbing nightmares. I dreamed about a huge red goldfish that was dying and I tried to save it, but I couldn't and it was a rather disgustingly detailed dream. Then, I woke up and for a fraction of a second the red rose pattern in my sheets looked a bit too much like a dead goldfish. It was rather unpleasant.

Legate of Amon Lanc · 02-19-2008, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Thinlómien

Seconded.

Thirded, thirded.

This is no winter. There was some more complex cover of snow that remained on the ground for no more than two or three days this year.

Wow... this is the first time I assign something to Mordor. This one deserves it, though.

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Originally Posted by McCaber

The sidewalks I had to use to get to class. Maybe the inch thick sheet of ice will melt in Mordor.

And this is simply unfair. We should make a change-trade with some people around here.

Rikae · 02-19-2008, 08:28 AM

Fourthed (?) on climate change. You used to never see the ground between November and March around here, but now, half the time, there's no snow at all. I think my kids will never see a proper winter -- I wonder if I'll ever have another chance to build a snowman with them or take them sledding.

Finduilas · 02-19-2008, 08:59 AM

but didn't you get a ton of snow last year? Am I right in thinking your are in New York? I thought they got buried...

Azaelia of Willowbottom · 02-19-2008, 09:41 AM

I'll fifth the climate change. There's no snow at all, and yesterday it was up towards 60 degrees out. This is New England! That's not normal!

I went skiing last weekend, and the conditions were terrible--they'd clearly tried to put down a layer of powder, but because of the temperature and the recent rain, it was really rough going and even icy in patches, unfortunately. *grumble* I miss real winter.

Rikae · 02-19-2008, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Finduilas

but didn't you get a ton of snow last year? Am I right in thinking your are in New York? I thought they got buried...

We got one proper snowstorm (school cancelled, etc.) Just one! That is very wrong.

McCaber · 02-19-2008, 12:07 PM

Just to spite you I feel like assigning the 75+ inches of snowfall my city's gotten this winter, but I like it too much.

So I'll just assign chem labs instead. You'd think they would be significantly more awesome than they turn out to be.

MatthewM · 02-20-2008, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Rikae

We got one proper snowstorm (school cancelled, etc.) Just one! That is very wrong.

Indeed. I am in New York, Long Island in specific, and we have had little to no snowfall, and it didn't stick when it fell. Mordor indeed.

Rikae · 02-24-2008, 08:29 AM

WWII (the war, not the werewolf game) and its unfailing ability to take over conversations.

(Not that it wouldn't belong in Mordor anyway.)

Macalaure · 02-19-2008, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Legate of Amon Lanc

This is no winter. There was some more complex cover of snow that remained on the ground for no more than two or three days this year.

Be glad that you had any snow that remained at all. A few flakes over here, none that would have survived on the ground.

And what's worse: it's already been the same last year!

Maybe we should assign the climate to Forodwaith? If that doesn't help....

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And this is simply unfair. We should make a change-trade with some people around here.

I already asked Rikae whether she would be willing to send me some of her snow, but she refused.

Rikae · 02-19-2008, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Macalaure

I already asked Rikae whether she would be willing to send me some of her snow, but she refused.

Like I said, we can't spare any!

Kath · 02-19-2008, 05:39 PM

I love that fact that you're used to having any snow at all! I live in England, so much as a few flakes is a cause for a snow day.

But I assign myself for being just so tactless this evening. I went out with my friends for a birthday dinner and they gave me a present which was this gorgeous cami top from a catalogue I like. Unfortunately I already had it, but rather than tell a small white lie and just say thank you I told them I already had it. I really could kick myself sometimes. They were so disappointed and I really didn't need to tell them! There's no way that they would have known I already had if I hadn't said and I just so, so wish I hadn't but there's no way to change it now. I'm so cross with myself.

Mithalwen · 02-20-2008, 12:53 PM

We used to have snow.... I remember my Dad struggled in to work one snowy day and arrived just in time to hear his boss (who lived in the same village) phoning in to say that the roads were impassable and it would be impossible for him to get in only to get the response "well Colin (my dad) has just got in...". Boss arrived about an hour later......

Any way I assign panic attacks ..... haven't had one for years and my stress levels must have just tipped .. only mild but not fun....

02-19-2008, 08:59 AM	#4
Finduilas Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Home. Where rolling green hills and clear rivers are practically my backyard. Posts: 595	but didn't you get a ton of snow last year? Am I right in thinking your are in New York? I thought they got buried... __________________ One (1) book of rules and traffic regulations, which may not be bent or broken. ~ The Phantom Tollbooth

02-19-2008, 09:41 AM	#5
Azaelia of Willowbottom Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: By the Sea Posts: 446	I'll fifth the climate change. There's no snow at all, and yesterday it was up towards 60 degrees out. This is New England! That's not normal! I went skiing last weekend, and the conditions were terrible--they'd clearly tried to put down a layer of powder, but because of the temperature and the recent rain, it was really rough going and even icy in patches, unfortunately. grumble I miss real winter. __________________ "Wherever I have been, I am back."

02-19-2008, 12:07 PM	#7
McCaber Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Skyrim, again. Posts: 820	Just to spite you I feel like assigning the 75+ inches of snowfall my city's gotten this winter, but I like it too much. So I'll just assign chem labs instead. You'd think they would be significantly more awesome than they turn out to be. __________________ Werewolves vs. Fishmen. The battle of the century.

02-24-2008, 08:29 AM	#9
Rikae Mellifluous Maia Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: A glade open to the stars, deep in Nan Elmoth Posts: 3,489	WWII (the war, not the werewolf game) and its unfailing ability to take over conversations. (Not that it wouldn't belong in Mordor anyway.) Last edited by Rikae; 02-24-2008 at 08:38 AM.

02-19-2008, 05:39 PM	#12
Kath Everlasting Whiteness Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Perusing the laminated book of dreams Posts: 4,533	I love that fact that you're used to having any snow at all! I live in England, so much as a few flakes is a cause for a snow day. But I assign myself for being just so tactless this evening. I went out with my friends for a birthday dinner and they gave me a present which was this gorgeous cami top from a catalogue I like. Unfortunately I already had it, but rather than tell a small white lie and just say thank you I told them I already had it. I really could kick myself sometimes. They were so disappointed and I really didn't need to tell them! There's no way that they would have known I already had if I hadn't said and I just so, so wish I hadn't but there's no way to change it now. I'm so cross with myself. __________________ “If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.”

02-19-2008, 08:28 AM	#3
Rikae Mellifluous Maia Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: A glade open to the stars, deep in Nan Elmoth Posts: 3,489	Fourthed (?) on climate change. You used to never see the ground between November and March around here, but now, half the time, there's no snow at all. I think my kids will never see a proper winter -- I wonder if I'll ever have another chance to build a snowman with them or take them sledding.

02-20-2008, 12:53 PM	#13
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	We used to have snow.... I remember my Dad struggled in to work one snowy day and arrived just in time to hear his boss (who lived in the same village) phoning in to say that the roads were impassable and it would be impossible for him to get in only to get the response "well Colin (my dad) has just got in...". Boss arrived about an hour later...... Any way I assign panic attacks ..... haven't had one for years and my stress levels must have just tipped .. only mild but not fun.... __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace